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Italian Meringue

3 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

127
Calories
6g
Protein
5g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (125 ml ) water
  • 8 oz (250 g ) egg whites
  • 1 lb (500 g) granulated sugar

Directions

1

In a saucepan , dissolve the sugar in the water and bring to a boil .

2

Boil the syrup until it reaches 243°F (117°C).

3

While the syrup is boiling, whip the egg whites to soft peaks.

4

While beating, gradually pour the syrup into the egg whites in a steady stream.

5

Continue whipping until the meringue is completely cool and forms firm peaks.

6

Use as desired.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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